If there’s one thing I love in the summer, it’s sitting in the shade with a great novel and spending hours reading away. Here is a list of a few of my favourite books from the last months. If they’re on this list, they’re worth a read!

This book was front and center of every Indigo communication in the last months, I finally caved it and got it in May. The story focuses on a group of siblings that is planned to inherit a large sum of money they have called “the nest”, when the youngest of the siblings has attained a certain age. An accident changes the course of things and the amount of money they will inherit. The story is juicy and a real page turner, you’ll want to know what happens to each siblings and even the ones that have the biggest faults you’ll care for throughout the story. I lent it to my mother after I finished it and she couldn’t put it down either!

Last summer I read another book from Laura Dave I discussed here and I absolutely loved it. Dave has the ability to create some relatable characters you fall in love with. I had read about this book last year as it was a favourite of Elle and Cosmopolitan. It’s the story of Georgia Ford a strong women that’s about to get married and finds out there are a few secrets the people she loves are keeping from her. It’s centred in her family’s vineyard, which makes it even dreamier. Sure the book is a little predictable, but you will want to know how the story ends and you’ll be done with it within a day!

This story is absolutely amazing, the writing is witty and the story unpredictable and … unrealistic. It focuses on Bernadette Fox, Bee’s mom, a women with a strange past that tends to act a little eccentric in normal situations. I bought this book used while I was in New York last summer and even though the reviews were amazing, it took me a good six months to start reading it. However, once I did I just loved it. It’s very childish in a sense, but it reminds you of the important things. A great pick if you have a love for teen novels!

I’m a pretty avid reader and have a book addiction. Once I get emails with book sales from Indigo (Canadian bookstore) I can’t control myself and always end up ordering a few books. Here are some short reviews of some of the books I enjoyed most this Spring!

This is a great read I purchased after seeing it in Cosmo’s list of books of the months. It’s the story of two pen pals living world’s apart who become important parts of each other’s lives. It’s also a story about struggle and true friendship!

Synopsis:

Caitlin is an American girl who gets a pen pal at school, his name is Martin and he is from Zimbabwe. We follow her journey as she learns about Martin’s struggles as he lives in an extremely poor region of the world. Caitlin because a true saviour to him and his family and their friendship is a journey we can all be inspired by!

My thoughts:

I loved this book from page 1, I read most of it while we were on a fishing weekend and just wouldn’t put the book down. It’s a great proof of the power of friendship and it makes us North Americans realize the luck we have, having some things we take for granted. Don’t hesitate to pick this one up!

This book was an unexpected buy. Laura Dave has a new book out Eight Hundred Grapes, which I wanted to buy but this one was on sale, so I chose it. I really enjoyed Dave’s writing and definitely recommend it.

Synopsis:

Annie Adams has been in a relationship for a few years when her boyfriend announces to her he needs some space and a break from their relationship. In the days that follow Annie goes out and gets out of her comfort zone to meet Griffith. One things leads to another and she ends up marrying someone she barely knows. She experiences the struggles of leading a new life and shares them with us for our entertainment.

My thoughts:

Get it for the beach and enjoy the fullness of the characters and the sneak peak into what looks like a realistic life!

Synopsis:

Mindy shares her thoughts, lists and stories from the past in a quirky and relatable matter.

My thoughts:

If you are a fan of the Mindy Project: you will love this! It’s a light read that’s perfect on the way to work, if you’re reading a chapter at a time. It isn’t quite as captivating as other books, but the style and flow make for a great read.